Germany's foreign minister visits Kyiv as Ukraine battles to hold off a Russian offensive
Time:2024-05-22 01:35:28 Source:styleViews(143)
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday in the latest public display of support for Ukraine by its Western partners, although deliveries of promised weapons and ammunition from NATO countries like Germany have been slow and have left Ukraine vulnerable to a recent Russian push along parts of the front line.
Annalena Baerbock renewed Berlin’s calls for partners to send more air defense systems, as Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles, glide bombs and rockets. Germany is the second-biggest supplier of military aid to Ukraine after the United States.
Ukraine’s depleted troops are trying to hold off a fierce Russian offensive along the eastern border in one of the most critical phases of the war, which is stretching into its third year.
Germany recently pledged a third U.S.-made Patriot battery for Ukraine, but Kyiv officials say they are still facing an alarming shortfall of air defenses against the Russian onslaught.
Previous:Harris accepts debate invite to face off with Trump's VP pick, which may come at convention
You may also like
- New York Liberty improve to 4
- Oshie scores game
- Cops charge 'ringleader' of brutal illegal dog
- NPR suspends editor who criticized his employer for what he calls an unquestioned liberal worldview
- Saudi Arabia is going to sponsor the WTA women's tennis rankings under a new partnership
- Cops charge 'ringleader' of brutal illegal dog
- Senate opposition leaves South Carolina energy bill with listless future
- Zach Werenski scores twice as Blue Jackets beat playoff
- Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment fails in acrimonious end to legislative session